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bona vacantia

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.09 in modern English

Syllables
bona -va-can-tia
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The principle that there is no unowned property, and that if there is no other owner then property vests in the Crown.

British usage; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Latin

Usage

Phrases

ultimus haeres

Frequently Paired Words

ultimus haeres escheat

Questions

What does bona vacantia mean?
The principle that there is no unowned property, and that if there is no other owner then property vests in the Crown.
Where does bona vacantia come from?
Latin

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